Abstract: Seaweed seeders that can deposit seaweed directly along a grow-line or other grow structure are disclosed herein. In a specific embodiment, the seaweed seeder includes: a bracket; at least one cap member, where the at least one cap member is connected to the bracket; at least one motor, at least one propeller, where the at least one propeller is connected to the at least one motor; at least one main housing, where the at least one main housing includes a length, an outer surface, an inner surface, and an interior space, and where the at least one main housing is connected to the at least one cap member; at least one electronic controller, where the at least one electronic controller is positioned in the interior space of the main housing, where at least one electronic controller is in electronic communication with the at least at least one motor; and an attaching member.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of systems, apparatuses, and methods of monitoring wind and water properties. For one such weather monitoring system, a weather monitoring station comprises an upper mast section having an instrumentation package, wherein the instrumentation package includes an orientation sensor, communications circuitry, a wind velocity sensor, and a control unit that is configured to at least receive sensor data and transmit communication data via the communications circuitry. The weather monitoring station further includes at least one lower mast section that is coupled to the upper mast section, and an anchoring system that is coupled to the lower mast section, wherein the anchoring system includes at least one subsurface anchor for inserting into a ground surface within a littoral zone of a coastal area. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are also provided.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes an internal support structure for providing structural stability to an inflated air mattress. The internal support structure can include a loop of material and attachment strips to attach the loop to the top and bottom panels. The internal support structure can also include attachment strips to attach the ends of the loop of material together to complete the loop. The air mattress can include a plurality of internal support structures.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a frame for a pool that may be installed as a series of beams and frame members, wherein a first beam and a second beam may be configured to connect to a frame member to form a portion of the frame of the pool, wherein the first beam and the second beam may include provisions for attaching to the frame member, wherein the orientation of the first beam may be set relative to the second beam so that a circumference of a pool is formed when the series of beams and frame members are each connected. In some embodiments, the frame member may include a receptacle, an insert, and a pin. In some embodiments, the receptacle may include a first protrusion portion for a first beam and a second protrusion portion for a second beam. In some embodiments, one or more pins may be used to attach the beams to the insert and the receptacle.

Abstract: An assembly is configured for use with a firearm having a trigger guard. The assembly includes a firearm holder comprising a body and a trigger peg. The body includes an internal channel, a plunger lock, and a lock plate comprising a first interlock surface. The trigger peg includes a stem and a trigger flange. The stem is configured for insertion through the trigger guard and into the internal channel, the stem including a second interlock surface configured to mate with the first interlock surface. The trigger flange is sized to not pass through the trigger guard. A method of securing a firearm having a trigger guard is described. The method includes positioning the trigger guard at a body of a firearm holder, inserting a stem of a trigger peg through the trigger guard and into the body of the firearm holder, and locking the trigger peg to the body.

Abstract: Insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide moisture permeable wall panels that protect from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a synthetic wood including a core portion and a skin portion disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the core portion, wherein the core portion includes a first polymer resin and a filler, the skin portion includes a second polymer resin and photocatalytic particles, a surface of the skin portion includes a wood pattern formed by an uneven structure including protrusions, and the content of the photocatalytic particles in the protrusions ranges from 5 to 30 wt %, and a method for manufacturing the synthetic wood.

Abstract: A frame for a pool that may be installed as a series of frame assemblies is disclosed. The frame assemblies may comprise a frame member, a sleeve comprising an end wall and a protrusion extending from the end wall, and a joint configured to receive the frame within the sleeve that fits within an opening of the joint, and receive a portion of the protrusion of the sleeve to lock the protrusion in place. The sleeve may comprise one or more ribs on an outer wall of the sleeve.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for a pool pump and one or more pool hoses. The pool pump may be connected to the pool through the one or more pool hoses. The system provides a pool pump comprising an outlet and an inlet. The inlet may connect to a first inlet hose. The first inlet hose may connect the pool pump to a three-way connection to the pool. The three-way connection may connect the first inlet hose to a second inlet hose and be in fluid connection with an interior of the pool. In some embodiments, the three-way connection may be attached to the pool.

Abstract: An artificial tree comprising a first trunk section and a second trunk section. The second trunk section can be configured to receive a portion of the first trunk section and can include a sleeve disposed proximate an end of the second trunk section. The sleeve can include a lower lip having an angled portion that can interact with a rolling protrusion disposed on the first trunk section. The rolling protrusion can rotate upon interaction with the angled portion of the lower lip to guide and assist the second trunk section to receive a portion of the first trunk section.

Abstract: Disclosed is an artificial tree having a plurality of electrified tree sections that couple together to provide power and/or command signals to devices connected thereto. One or more tree sections may have a trunk portion, one or more electrical connectors having a plurality of terminals, branches, a light string, and an electrical distribution system located at least partially within the trunk portion. A first tree section may be configured to couple to a second tree section such that an electrical connector of the first tree section is in electrical connection with an electrical connector of the second tree section, thereby mechanically and electrically connecting the first tree section to the second tree section such that power and/or the control data are transmitted to the second tree section. Further, each trunk segment may include an axial electrical connector that permits adjacent trunk segments to connect in a plurality of radial orientations relative to each other.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a device may include a triangular prism-shaped support and a slidable rack. The triangular prism-shaped support includes a u-shaped channel guide. The slidable rack is configured to slide back and forth along the u-shaped channel guide of the triangular prism-shaped support. The slidable rack includes a first arm assembly including a plurality of notches spaced along a length of the first arm assembly.

Abstract: The technology includes a control wire clamp for securing a control member, such as a control wire, in place. The default state of the control wire clamp may be a clamped state. The control wire clamp may be placed in an unclamped state by applying force to a clamp handle.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes various embodiments of systems, apparatuses, and methods for large-scale processing of weather-related data. For one such system, the system comprises a database of weather-related data providing from at least one weather monitoring station and at least one processor for coordinating a data processing job for processing a set of input weather-related data from the database. Accordingly, the input data comprises sensor data from the at least one weather monitoring station positioned on an open shoreline during a hydrodynamic event, weather model data for the hydrodynamic event, and at least one of air-craft reconnaissance data or satellite reconnaissance data regarding the hydrodynamic event, wherein the at least one processor is configured to assimilate the input data and generate, using machine learning, an improved weather prediction model for the hydrodynamic event. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a snap-in member, an assembled decking combination and a member of assembling decking, relating to the field of decking assembling. Among them, the snap-in member comprises a first snap-in seat, a second snap-in seat and a connecting base; wherein the other side of said first snap-in seat is configured with a driving groove for driving the rotation of said first snap-in seat, said second snap-in seat and said connecting base, such that the first snap-in seat and the second snap-in seat are snapped into and limit a joist and a decking body, respectively. The present invention mounts two adjacent decking bodies on the same joist only by adjusting the angle of a snap-in member, which is simple and easy to operate and effectively improves the efficiency of installation and disassembly of decking bodies.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and items for flocking festive goods or holiday decorations, such as trees and wreaths, that reduce the loss of flocking material. The method can include applying a first glue emulsion onto an item, applying one or more layers of flocking material onto the glue emulsion, and applying one of: a second glue emulsion, an acrylic, or acrylic-like substance, over the one or more layers of flocking material. A decorative item can include one or more layers of flocking material, and a layer of: a glue emulsion, an acrylic, and/or acrylic-like substance applied on the one or more layers of flocking material.

Abstract: A building-construction panel includes a tongue on one edge and a groove on an opposite edge that receives the tongue of an adjacent panel. A shoulder on the tongue-side edge defines an abutted surface that is contacted by an abutting surface on the groove-side edge to limit panel travel during installation and maintain a gap between upper edge portions of the adjacent panels. A bottom transition is formed on the groove-side edge so that the groove-side abutting surface is smaller than the tongue-side shoulder abutted surface. In this way, the relatively smaller groove-side abutting surface structurally maintains the gap but also minimizes frictional interpanel contact area to minimize squeaking. And the relatively larger tongue-side shoulder abutted surface helps keep the shoulder from being collapsed into the groove from overdriving the panels together during installation. In typical embodiments, the panel is a high-performance structural wood subflooring panel.

Abstract: An improved drain for an above-ground pool is disclosed. A variety of above-ground pool types are considered. Above-ground pools must be drained after use before being stored in a lengthy and time-consuming process. The improved drain can advantageously remain open during the draining process allowing for improved drainage. The drain can comprise a plug member and a locking member. The plug member can be configured to attach to the locking member when open. This and other embodiments are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An improved drain for an above-ground pool is disclosed. A variety of above-ground pool types are considered. Above-ground pools must be drained after use before being stored in a lengthy and time-consuming process. The improved drain can advantageously remain open during the draining process allowing for improved drainage. The drain can comprise a plug member and a locking member. The plug member can be configured to attach to the locking member when open. This and other embodiments are disclosed herein.